No Characters Appear on Screen
Check the following:
θIs the keyboard functioning? Check to see that the “Num Lock” light is functioning.
θIs the video monitor plugged in and turned on?
θAre the brightness and contrast controls on the video monitor properly adjusted?
θAre the video monitor switch settings correct?
θIs the video monitor signal cable properly installed?
θIs the onboard video controller enabled?
If you are using an
1.Verify that the video controller board is fully seated in the server board connector.
2.Reboot the system for changes to take effect.
3.If there are still no characters on the screen after you reboot the system and POST emits a beep code, write down the beep code you hear. This information is useful for your service representative.
4.If you do not receive a beep code and characters do not appear, the video display monitor or video controller may have failed. Contact your service representative or authorized dealer for help.
Characters Are Distorted or Incorrect
Check the following:
θAre the brightness and contrast controls properly adjusted on the video monitor? See the manufacturer’s documentation.
θAre the video monitor’s signal and power cables properly installed?
If the problem persists, the video monitor may be faulty or it may be the incorrect type. Contact your service representative or authorized dealer for help.
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